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Ship's flag can help its owner keep costs down. But for the crew, it can be a nightmare
Ivana Kottasová, July 29, 2019 https://edition.cnn.com/2019/07/28/middleeast/seized-tanker-crew-shippin...

(CNN)A British-flagged ship owned by a Swedish company was seized by Iran last week. Caught in the middle are 23 seamen who have nothing to do with any of the three countries.

Intertanko boss warns on ‘untouchable’ Chinese VLCC fleet
Sam Chambers October 4th, 2019 https://splash247.com/50-vlccs-are-now-untouchable-thanks-to-us-sanction...

The US sanctions on tankers belonging to state-backed Cosco and Kunlun have created a fleet of “untouchable” VLCCs, the president of Intertanko has warned, sending rates ever closer to six-digit territory.

Sustainability For The Maritime Sector
05/10/2019 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/sustainability-for-the-maritime-sec...

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has set ambitious targets for the shipping industry. In addition to the 2020 Global Sulphur Cap, shipowners and operators must consider the greenhouse gas (GHG) targets for 2030 and even more ambitious emissions goals for 2050.

Exxon Mobil bars use of oil tankers linked to Venezuela: sources
Jonathan Saul, Collin Eaton 5 October 2019 https://www.reuters.com/article/us-exxon-mobil-shipping-venezuela/exxon-...

Ipswich Port: Container ship crew member dies
4 October 2019 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-suffolk-49933643

A crew member on a cargo ship died after an incident on board the vessel as it docked at a British port.

Associated British Ports (ABP) said the Dutch container ship was visiting the Port of Ipswich, Suffolk, on Wednesday morning at the time of the incident.

An investigation is being carried out by the Dutch Safety Board.

95% seafarers unemployed due to lack of support for indigenous ship owners — Jolapomo
04/10/2019 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/95-seafarers-unemployed-due-to-lack...

China’s shipping: 70 eventful years
04/10/2019 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/chinas-shipping-70-eventful-years/

Shipping is one of the dirtiest industries. Now it's trying to clean up its act
Isabelle Gerretsen October 3, 2019

London (CNN Business)In the port of Antwerp in Belgium, a small boat whizzes around, shuttling 16 passengers back and forth. The "Hydroville" is fast, silent and, most strikingly, it produces zero pollution.

Shipping firms seek clarity on new IMO regulations to reduce sulphur emissions
04/10/2019 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/shipping-firms-seek-clarity-on-new-...

Uncertainty is continues to prevail across the shipping industry over the impending IMO regulations, to reduce the level of sulphur oxide emissions from ship’s exhaust, from January 1, 2020.

Shipping industry needs to show what it is doing on GHG emissions: USCG
4 October 2019 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/news/americas/shipping-industry-needs-...

Forward thinking owners and industry players that act today on Greenhouse Gas emissions will make regulators recognise there progress and performance – that was the message from the US Coast Guard at the annual ABS North America Regional Committee.